R30 000 for Friends of St Francis Fire fund
As the community of St Francis struggles to come to terms with the effects of the huge fire that devastated 76 homes in the village over the weekend, real estate group Chas Everitt… Continue reading
Monthly Archive: November, 2012
Demolition of ruined homes to start soon
The demolition of the buildings razed by the devastating fire at St Francis Bay on Sunday night is expected to commence shortly. Kouga Executive Mayo, Booi Koerat, said the municipality would be contacting affected… Continue reading
Notice: Apology re litigation and lawyers
NOTICE In an interview with ETV on Monday, 12 November, 2012, Residents’ Association Committee member, Hilton Thorpe, was asked among other things, whether this was likely to lead to litigation. He replied that… Continue reading
Facts and comments on yesterday’s fire
The fire at the Royal Wharf development on the St Francis canals was reported to our emergency room at 5.30 pm yesterday. This is one of several facts about the fire put out… Continue reading
SFB Residents Association comments on fire
The disastrous fire on Sunday which destroyed 76 beautiful homes in St Francis Bay has prompted the St Francis Bay Residents’ Association (SFBRA) to take a far stronger stance with council, – especially when it… Continue reading
Donations for canals fire – bank account opened
The municipality has set up a St Francis fire fund in conjunction with the St Francis Bay Riparian Homeowners (SFBRHA) Association. The banking details are as follows: Name: St Francis Bay Riparian Home Owners… Continue reading
EC MEC views damages to canal homes
The East Cape MEC: Local Government, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, visited the area that was devastated by the fire today. His office will be working with the municipality to do a needs analysis of those… Continue reading
76 houses razed or damaged says muni
The number of houses razed or damaged by last night’s fire has been put at 76. Mop-up operations are underway the Kouga municpality said this morning in a statement. The cause of the fire unknown… Continue reading